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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Thomas Williams

Studio apartments in Homewood -options?

So, With a population of 19,471, Homewood is a small town. The median home value here is around $210,500, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Ruby Price

First time home buyer in Homewood

Hi all, Been living here since 2007. With a population of 19,471, Homewood is a small town. The median home value here is around $210,500, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest...

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Caleb King

Housing in Homewood compared to Austin

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,422/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 7.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $96,522, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough duri...

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Caleb King

Living in Homewood -the reality

I work in hospitality and It's a a small town city with about 19,471 people. Household incomes average around $96,522 in Homewood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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Elizabeth W.

How is Homewood for outdoor activities?

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 19,471, Homewood is a small town. Household incomes average around $96,522 in Homewood. Homes are going for about $210,500 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Thanks in...

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Ruby Price

Anyone else love living in Homewood?

Hello, Poverty rate is 7.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? The parks and outdoor area...

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Ruby Price

What to expect moving to Homewood?

Longtime lurker here, Am I overthinking this? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Thomas Williams

Dog-friendly places in Homewood?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $210,500 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Naomi G.

Things that make Homewood unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 7.2%, which is pretty low. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Elizabeth W.

What Homewood does better than anywhere else

The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $96,522 in Homewood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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